The Go-Go’s Kathy Valentine: “When I was asked if I could play the bass, I didn’t even hesitate. I thought, ‘How hard can it be?’”
Valentine reveals high times and low points in her memoir, All I Ever Wanted – a deep dive into abuse, addiction, and redemption, as well as blazing a trail for a generation of bass players
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Announces 'Return To Death Row' Solo EP
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim “Ripper” Owens will release a new solo EP, “Return To Death Row”, under the RIPPER banner in late October/early November. The effort will include the song “Embattled”, which was made available in July. The track, like the rest of the EP, was produced by Jamey Jast…
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ANVIL's STEVE 'LIPS' KUDLOW Foresaw Documentary's Success: 'Everything That I Predicted Is Still Going On'
A remastered edition of ANVIL’s acclaimed documentary, “Anvil! The Story Of Anvil”, received its premiere in conjunction with Beyond Fest on September 22 in Los Angeles at the Saban Theater, where ANVIL also performed, along with appearances from surprise musical guests, including ANTHRAX guitarist…
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Behemoth release new music video for ‘Versvs Christvs’
BEHEMOTH have released a new music video! The new music video, for the track Versvs Christvs, is taken from the Polish extreme metal band’s brand new album, Opvs Contra Natvram, which was…
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Worm release new song ‘Shadowside Kingdom’
WORM have released a brand new song! The new song, titled Shadowside Kingdom, is taken from the Florida-based blackened death/doom metal band’s upcoming new EP, Bluenothing, which is scheduled to be released in…
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SYMPHONY X Is Planning To Release New Studio Album In 2023
In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen was asked what it was like for him and his bandmates to return to the road recently after a two-year break due to the global pandemic. He said: “The experience was legendary. I’ve gotta tell you how impre…
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NICKELBACK Frontman On PANTERA Reunion: 'As Long As PHILIP ANSELMO Brings It, It's Gonna Be Great'
NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger has weighed in on the news that PANTERA’s surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) will unite with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner.
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WATAIN Frontman: 'The Metal That Shook My Soul Was Always Written By Liberated Spirits'
In a recent interview with Tinnitus Metal Radio, WATAIN frontman Erik Danielsson was asked to elaborate on his previous comment that “metal should be written by people who live metal lives.” He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I think that, yeah, I don’t see metal as a thing that can be p…
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KIKO LOUREIRO On MEGADETH's Writing Process: DAVE MUSTAINE 'Has A Very Artistic Vision Of Things'
In a new interview with Andrew DiCecco of Vinyl Writer Music, MEGADETH’s Brazilian-born guitarist Kiko Loureiro spoke about his increased number of songwriting credits on the band’s latest album, “The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!”, compared to the first MEGADETH album he appeared on, 2016’s “Dysto…
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New SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Says His Cancer Battle Inspired Him To Make Every Vocal Take Count
New SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2021, spoke to Australia’s “Everblack” podcast about how his cancer battle affected his outlook on his music career, particularly as it relates to the passion that he puts into his vocal performance. He s…
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